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Help! My dogs are fighting! ‘I was sitting in my lounge with my two female dogs, Lucy and Amy, outside. All of a sudden I heard the most dreadful noise and I ran outside: the two of them were in the most ferocious fight, spitting, snarling and growling, with fur and blood flying. I was … Read more

Socialising Your Woofers What does dog socialisation mean? Nobody is particularly fond of persistently naughty children, especially when their behaviour disrupts everyone’s attempts to lead a relatively peaceful life, including their parents. You know, the kind of kids who cannot be taken anywhere because they wreck their surroundings, are rude to adults and to each … Read more

Help! Emergency! Imagine this scenario: You arrive home, greeted by your dogs, of course, and as you walk into your bedroom you discover, to your horror, that a packet of your high blood pressure pills lies torn and chewed on the floor. What do you do? Panic, naturally. You frantically try to check how many … Read more

Worms: Effects on Pets and People Why should I bother to pick up my dog’s poop? Responsible pet owners pick up their dog’s poop from their own gardens and during walks. This helps to protect other pets and people too. Did you know that your dog, other dogs and human beings can be harmed, sometimes … Read more

Feeding Your Senior Pooch We all grow old, furry friends included. It’s a fact of life, and just as our human needs change over time, so do the needs of our pooches. However, with the right food at each stage of life, you can expect to continue to get a lot of love and energy … Read more

Why Should I Vaccinate My Pet? Vaccines are used as preventative measures which allow your pets to develop levels of immunity against certain dangerous diseases. In order to protect your animals against some serious bacterial and viral illnesses, inoculations are essential. Without these vaccinations, your pets are unprotected. Vaccinations protect your furry friends against certain … Read more

Tick-Transmitted Diseases in Dogs Doggie parents will know that ticks can be very irritating for our furry friends and we all have to consider the pros and cons of tick and flea prevention. The problem with these little nasties is not just that they can cause skin irritation, but that they can also transmit serious, … Read more

Safety in the Home – for Furry Friends Did you know that interaction with animals can lower our heart rate and blood pressure (a good thing), and ease anxiety, stress and depression? And, of course, they give us their unconditional love, loyalty and companionship. In return, all they ask is that we provide shelter, food, … Read more

Furry Friends and Tiny Tots Many of us have happy memories of our childhoods, when we were often accompanied by a furry friend. If we look back on family photographs and videos, pets feature so often, as they played a big part in so many of our joyful memories. We remember Jackson, the Lab/Ridgeback cross, … Read more